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so, now, let us come together. let us pray. let us listen. and let us seek the comfort of our various faiths, drawing from words and prayers. if you're not come up for i am -- fear not for i am wit with you. be not dismayed for i am your god. i will strengthen you, i will uphold you with my victorious hand. god is with us. god's love unites us. god's love steadies us. god's spirit comforts us. blessed be our god for ever and ever, amen. >> i offer you this prayer for my heart to your heart. on behalf of all of your children, all of your loved ones. the hebrew memorial prayer. please rise. [singing in hebrew] >> o, god, grant peace to the souls of all for love one's that perished in that horrible day. they have gone to their eternal home. we beseech you. remember all their worthy and righteous deeds that they performed in the land of the living. may their souls be bound up. there is no death, just transformation. made the rest in peace. and let us say amen. please be seated. >> let us unite our hearts in prayer. o god of love and mercy, we com
so, now, let us come together. let us pray. let us listen. and let us seek the comfort of our various faiths, drawing from words and prayers. if you're not come up for i am -- fear not for i am wit with you. be not dismayed for i am your god. i will strengthen you, i will uphold you with my victorious hand. god is with us. god's love unites us. god's love steadies us. god's spirit comforts us. blessed be our god for ever and ever, amen. >> i offer you this prayer for my heart to your...
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., shooting, show us your way and it teach us your pasth. make as all responsible stewards of your most precious gift of time by teaching us to #hour days that we may have hearts of wisdom. made in concert -- incomprehensible destruction of live still framed by springtime remind us of the importance of not delaying in seizing our opportunities to do good. make our lawmakers willing to act promptly. remembering that time is leading and they shall not pass this way again. bless those who mourn the eternal god with the comfort of your love, that they may face each new day with hope and with the certainty that nothing can destroy the good that has been given them. they their memories become less painful as you encircle their lives with your love. we pray in your merciful name. common. -- amen. >> mr. president, this afternoon the family of newton, conn., are burying to six-year- old boys. noah turned 6 last month. even though he was only six, jack was the new york giants fan. in the days to come many of the classmates will also be laid to rest,
., shooting, show us your way and it teach us your pasth. make as all responsible stewards of your most precious gift of time by teaching us to #hour days that we may have hearts of wisdom. made in concert -- incomprehensible destruction of live still framed by springtime remind us of the importance of not delaying in seizing our opportunities to do good. make our lawmakers willing to act promptly. remembering that time is leading and they shall not pass this way again. bless those who mourn...
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lead us. even when men fail us every time. let us look to our god. we call on you, our god, to comfort the hearts of every mother and father who has lost their child in newtown, connecticut today. we ask you to comfort the hearts of the mother's who lost her son in chicago today, who lost her daughter in philadelphia today, who lost their teenager in oakland today, in detroit, in camden, new jersey, in new orleans, in alaska, in misery, alabama, all across this -- in missouri, all across this country. bring us out of this dark place of sadness. give us correct that we may act and of wisdom -- gives us courage and wisdom that we may act together. you say blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called your children. god, we ask for your divine wisdom to descend upon this place. let us as adults model the peacemaking that we so long. we will look to you, our god, the god of all peace. in your name we pray. ♪ we shall overcome. we shall overcome. we shall overcome some day. deep in my heart, i do believe. we shall over some day. ♪ kathy mcmorris
lead us. even when men fail us every time. let us look to our god. we call on you, our god, to comfort the hearts of every mother and father who has lost their child in newtown, connecticut today. we ask you to comfort the hearts of the mother's who lost her son in chicago today, who lost her daughter in philadelphia today, who lost their teenager in oakland today, in detroit, in camden, new jersey, in new orleans, in alaska, in misery, alabama, all across this -- in missouri, all across this...
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compassionbound us consoles us who mourn. so in a quiet confidence we may continue our so adjourn on earth and by your call we aren't reunited with those who have gone before us, all men. >> a reading from net month -- from limitations. the steadfast love of the lord never ceases. his mercies never come to an end. great is your faithfulness. the lord is my portion, says my soul. therefore i will hope in him. the lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that 6 in. it is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the lord. for the lord will not reject forever. although he causes grief, he will have compassion, according to the abundance of his steadfast love. for he does not willingly a flight or grief anyone. the word of the lord. >> thanks be to god. >> irene, kenny, members of the inouye family, we all express our condolences for the loss of our good and great america. president obama, vice president biden, president clinton, distinguished members of the congress, others who have gathered here to honor
compassionbound us consoles us who mourn. so in a quiet confidence we may continue our so adjourn on earth and by your call we aren't reunited with those who have gone before us, all men. >> a reading from net month -- from limitations. the steadfast love of the lord never ceases. his mercies never come to an end. great is your faithfulness. the lord is my portion, says my soul. therefore i will hope in him. the lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that 6 in. it is good...
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that malls, used at workplaces, use the movie theaters. they allow for death and destruction. it is a distraction from the large ammunition devices that allow shooters to expel 20, 30, 60, 100 and even more bullets. it is a distraction from how easy it is to purchase weapons at gun shows with no background checks at all. the weapons today are much more powerful and lethal and then weapons were when we did this bill in 1993. that is a problem. the time has come to address it. i will not demonize anyone. as i said before, i am willing to talk to anyone and listen to anyone. should we have a conversation about school security? yes. should we have a conversation about mental illness and the culture of violence? yes. but we cannot ignore the common denominator in all of the deadly massacres. easy access to killing machines. sandy hook is only the latest tragedy. more horrendous than anything i thought could happen in the united states of america. these massacres are happening in our shopping malls, our movie theaters, our businesses in our offi
that malls, used at workplaces, use the movie theaters. they allow for death and destruction. it is a distraction from the large ammunition devices that allow shooters to expel 20, 30, 60, 100 and even more bullets. it is a distraction from how easy it is to purchase weapons at gun shows with no background checks at all. the weapons today are much more powerful and lethal and then weapons were when we did this bill in 1993. that is a problem. the time has come to address it. i will not demonize...
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that malls, used at workplaces, use the movie theaters. they allow for death and destruction. it is a distraction from the large ammunition devices that allow shooters to expel 20, 30, 60, 100 and even more bullets. it is a distraction from how easy it is to purchase weapons at gun shows with no background checks at all. checks at all.
that malls, used at workplaces, use the movie theaters. they allow for death and destruction. it is a distraction from the large ammunition devices that allow shooters to expel 20, 30, 60, 100 and even more bullets. it is a distraction from how easy it is to purchase weapons at gun shows with no background checks at all. checks at all.
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let us pray. almighty god, we gather here together today as people from many different faith traditions, yet we share a bond that is deep and enduring, a profound and abiding belief in justice and peace for all of your children. from the rolling hills of new england to the sunny beaches of california and beyond even the borders of this hallowed land. together today we meet to celebrate this democracy, lord, with which you have blessed us and we assemble to cast the votes that will elect the next president of these united states of america. we pray that each person casting a vote does so with a pure mind, heart, and soul seeking the very best and the highest good for the people of this great nation, economic stability, moral integrity, and the ability to lead the world as a true example of freedom and fairness. we pray for the president, that he may be strengthened daily by your grace, that he may constantly remember his calling as both a leader for and a servant of the people and that we, the citi
let us pray. almighty god, we gather here together today as people from many different faith traditions, yet we share a bond that is deep and enduring, a profound and abiding belief in justice and peace for all of your children. from the rolling hills of new england to the sunny beaches of california and beyond even the borders of this hallowed land. together today we meet to celebrate this democracy, lord, with which you have blessed us and we assemble to cast the votes that will elect the...
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all the wonderful faces remind us inside the hearts of us is all noah. they are going to survive this. they can survive because of inspiration. they are just asking this town to remember how good they were. i want to thank all of you for the individual love you showered on our town. i want to thank the connecticut delegation for all of their support. it helps to know the world is leaving with us. i would ask the house rise. >> rise and observed a moment of silence. >> for what purposes does the gentleman from minnesota seek recognition? >> i asked the workforce to be discharged for resolution 830 -- 843, after for its immediate consideration for the house. >> a resolution condemning the attacks. >> is there an objection? the gentleman from minnesota is recognized for one hour. >> i yield a moment to offer my heartfelt condolences to the families of newtown, conn. what happened is unspeakable. in the face of such a tragedy, it is our duty to honor the memories of the victims. let's offer our prayers to the families and friends. i yield my time to the gent
all the wonderful faces remind us inside the hearts of us is all noah. they are going to survive this. they can survive because of inspiration. they are just asking this town to remember how good they were. i want to thank all of you for the individual love you showered on our town. i want to thank the connecticut delegation for all of their support. it helps to know the world is leaving with us. i would ask the house rise. >> rise and observed a moment of silence. >> for what...
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us. i appreciate your roll. i've said repeatedly and i wonder if people have a hearing disability and can't comprehend what i'm saying. i've always advocated the benefits, the wages, the retirement for amtrak employees in whatever structure we adopt making certain that's protected. i've also been here and watched the number of personnel from amtrak go from 29,000 to 19,000 and i say that doesn't pretend a bright future for labor either if you're the head of a union or labor organization or a member. i've been there fighting for labor when labor had to fight amtrak and the federal government for benefits and wages. in fact, that was a prolonged and difficult experience for the people who worked for amtrak, those union members who were denied benefits and wages. and i als used the example of freight rail which gives better salary and better wages and reaches agreements without that type of poem significance. as far as my record, i have always supported the right of americans to join a labor
us. i appreciate your roll. i've said repeatedly and i wonder if people have a hearing disability and can't comprehend what i'm saying. i've always advocated the benefits, the wages, the retirement for amtrak employees in whatever structure we adopt making certain that's protected. i've also been here and watched the number of personnel from amtrak go from 29,000 to 19,000 and i say that doesn't pretend a bright future for labor either if you're the head of a union or labor organization or a...
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chaplain conroy: let us pray. loving god, we give you thanks for giving us near day. on this last day of 2012, forget not your people. there are many differences plaguing our nation's discourse . please send wisdom upon the leaders serving in government and good will on all principles on current negotiations. we thank you for the service of so many who work in this building whose labor provides the lubrication for the very public actions of the members of this assembly. though each deserves special mention, bless especially this day, jay pierson, who works his last day of 34 years of faithful service on the floor of the house. may all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house her approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from new york, mr. higgins. mr. higgins: i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republi
chaplain conroy: let us pray. loving god, we give you thanks for giving us near day. on this last day of 2012, forget not your people. there are many differences plaguing our nation's discourse . please send wisdom upon the leaders serving in government and good will on all principles on current negotiations. we thank you for the service of so many who work in this building whose labor provides the lubrication for the very public actions of the members of this assembly. though each deserves...